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Defending champions England beat Spain on penalties to win Women's Euro 2025

England's midfielder #14 Grace Clinton holds up the trophy as she celebrate with teammates after England beat Spain to win the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final football match between England and Spain at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, on July 27, 2025. England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's Euro 2025 final. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to lift the Women's Euro 2025 trophy after Sunday's game had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, allowing the Lionesses to avenge their defeat in the World Cup final two years ago and retain their continental crown.

It looked as though Spain would repeat their victory over England in Sydney in 2023 as they dominated the game at St Jakob-Park in Basel and led through Mariona Caldentey's first-half header.

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